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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.32, 350.01 and 79.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.32, 350.01 and 79.28 is: 118.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.32 : 350.01 = 79.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.32/350.01 = 79.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.32x = 350.01 × 79.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.32x = 27,748.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,748.40/233.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.93

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